Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain: A Clinical Manual

by Alex J. Moule (Editor), M. Lamar Hicks (Editor)

Overview

Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain: A Clinical Manual approaches a complex topic in a uniquely practical way. This text offers valuable advice on ways to observe and communicate effectively with patients in pain, how to analyze a patients’ pain descriptions, and how to provide a proper diagnosis of orofacial pain problems that can arise from a myriad of sources—anywhere from teeth, joint and muscle pain, and paranasal sinuses to cluster headaches, neuralgias, neuropathic pain and viral infections.

• Helps the student and practitioner understand the diagnostic process by addressing the exact questions that need to be asked and then analyzing verbal and non-verbal responses to these
• Edited by experts with decades of clinical and teaching experience, and with contributions from international specialists
• Companion website provides additional learning materials including videos, case studies and further practical tips for examination and diagnosis
• Includes numerous color photographs and illustrations throughout to enhance text clarity

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118924983
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/27/2016
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Alex J. Moule is an Associate Professor and Discipline Lead in Endodontics at the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. 

M. Lamar Hicks is Clinical Professor, Deans Faculty, Endodontics Division at the University of Maryland Dental School Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

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Table of Contents

Contributors vi

Acknowledgments vii

About the Companion Website viii

1 Introduction 1
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

2 The Art of Listening – Communicating Effectively with a Patient in Pain 3
Andrew D. Wolvin

3 Causes of Pain in the Orofacial Region 6
Vishal R. Aggarwal, Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

4 Gathering Information for an Accurate Pain Diagnosis 16
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

5 Analyzing Patients in Pain – Describing Pain and the Importance of Descriptors 19
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

6 Analyzing Patients in Pain – Observing Patients in Pain 23
Alex J. Moule and Tareq Al Ali

7 Analyzing Patients in Pain – Associations with Cold and Heat 36
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

8 Analyzing Pain Descriptions – Pain on Biting or Eating and Other Considerations 41
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

9 Analyzing Pain Descriptions – Time Analysis and the Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain 46
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

10 Analyzing Pain Descriptions – Factors Influencing the Pain 50
Alex J. Moule and M. Lamar Hicks

11 Tests and Testing 53
Alex J. Moule and Unni Krishnan

12 Diagnosing Dental Pain 61
Alex J. Moule and Unni Krishnan

13 Diagnosing Cracked (Crown Fractured) Teeth 68
Alex J. Moule

14 Diagnosing Joint and Muscle Pains 79
Chris Moule and Iven Klineberg

15 Diagnosing Pain Referral from Neck and Shoulders 89
Scott Cook and Alex J. Moule

16 Diagnosing Pain from the Sinuses 96
Unni Krishnan and Alex J. Moule

17 Diagnosing Tension Headaches and Migraine 103
David Mock

18 Diagnosing Cluster Headaches 106
Kerryn Green

19 Diagnosing Trigeminal Neuralgia 109
Kerryn Green

20 Viruses as a Cause of Orofacial Pain 113
Michael Apicella

21 Vascular Causes of Headaches 117
Mark Paine

22 Diagnosing Neuropathic Orofacial Pain 123
E. Russell Vickers and Alex J. Moule

23 Referral Strategies for Orofacial Pain Cases 130
F. Russell Vickers and Alex J. Moule

References 133

Index 140

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Janet H. Southerland, DDS, MPH, PhD (The University of Texas Medical Branch)
Description: This book on the diagnosis of dental and orofacial pain includes access to an accompanying website that offers case studies, a clinical pain inventory form, a personal pain plan, and videos demonstrating examinations. An ebook version is available for separate purchase.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a manual that assists in addressing some of the difficulties associated with assessing patients with orofacial pain by focusing on the questions asked and analyzing the patient's responses. The objectives are worthy because orofacial pain, particularly chronic pain, can be difficult to diagnosis and manage. The book and companion website help to meet the objectives.
Audience: This is intended as a teaching manual for undergraduate students, postgraduate dental students, and dental, medical, and allied health practitioners. The book also can be used as a reference for the dental practitioners to help with the evaluation of the orofacial pain patient. The focus is specifically on the evaluation and diagnosis of pain and the book is useful for the intended audience. The authors are clinical faculty who have experience working with patients with dental pain.
Features: The book covers ways to observe and communicate effectively with patients in pain, how to analyze patients' pain descriptions, and how to provide a proper diagnosis of orofacial pain problems that can evolve from a number of different sources, including teeth, muscles, sinuses, viruses, and others. The book is unique in that it focuses only on evaluation and diagnosis. There are many photographs and illustrations, in addition to the companion website with additional resources.
Assessment: This book is dedicated solely to diagnosing dental and orofacial pain and identifying potential causes. It differs from others in the field because it does not provide a comprehensive approach to orofacial pain. The companion website helps to reinforce the concepts and techniques covered in the book.

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